When it comes to being a jack of all trades, there's no one who comes close to Taiwanese star Jimmy Lin.

The 45-year-old former '90s pop idol recently become the director of construction firm Pauian Architecture. His younger brother, Lin Zhixin, is also a director at the company. Jimmy shared with the media that he has “always been very interested” in architecture and building materials so him getting involved in the construction business should not come as a surprise.

The company deals with property development, real estate trading, the sale of building materials, urban renewal, among others. Jimmy, whose investment portfolio includes real estate in Taiwan, Shanghai and Beijing, has not shared what his specific role in the company is.

This is far from the first time Jimmy has dipped his toes into the business world. He started an IT company, Inwellcom Tech, in 2000, and some years later, started his own brand, JR (Jimmy Racing) which sells lifestyle products. He’s also the owner of high-end car dealership Roadstar, which specialises in sports cars.

And it's not like he's been taking a break from showbiz.

Although many of his acting and reality show gigs have been pushed back due to COVID-19, he’s renewed at least five commercial contracts this year.

Netizens were full of praise for Jimmy, with one writing: “Everyone has 24 hours in a day, yet he can achieve so much more than all of us. I hope he’ll write a book about time management and self-motivation, because I think everyone can pick up some tips from him.”

Another netizen said: “Is there anything he can’t do? He has a stable and diversified career, a happy family, is always doing charity, and takes such good care of himself that he looks way younger than he is. What an amazing person.”

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